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Dick Maddux

Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Posts: 516
Location: Milton, Fl

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject: new bush gear

I have a few more pictures of my installation. One of the pictures shows the fairings which I have put on with a couple of Clecos. I will order enamel tomorrow so I can complete this part of the project. 

  I was going to fly today but a front came through and it was too windy, maybe tomorrow.

                                                              Dick Maddux

                                                              Fox 4-1200

                                                              Pensacola,Fl  

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dcubj3(at)terra.com.br
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:24 pm Post subject: new bush gear

Lynn

My aircraft is not Original Kitfox

Is called "Aguia" (eagle) model V. It is Brazilian Kit. More than 200 units sold.

It´s similar KIV with few model V modifications. (speed wing, and Model V estabilizator). Other parts is similar that Model IV.



Total weight is almost 1.400 lbs.

I used KIV W&B xls



Do you think that I have to use Kitfox Model V W&B xls?



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Para:kitfox-list(at)matronics.com



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 Francisco-

 I've lost track of what this plane is...Model IV, 5, 6, 7? The reason 

 I ask is because in viewing your W&B sheet...Noel forwarded it to 

 me....it shows the GC range for the planes that are either 1050 or 

 1200 lbs. Max. Gross Weight, and I would imagine that your plane is a 

 higher gross weight than either of these. If so, maybe the CG 

 envelope/range is different than the 10.2" to 16.0" that the form shows

Paul A. Franz, P.E.

Joined: 02 Dec 2008
Posts: 280
Location: Bellevue WA

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: new bush gear

[quote="Dick Maddux"]

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		  .....I will order enamel tomorrow so I can complete this part of the project. 	




I think you're going to be disappointed. The orange peel problem you're having with Polytone is caused from the relative humidity of the surrounding air being too high. From my experience, enamel will have the same problem, possibly worse. Also, unless it is some kind of polyurethane enamel you're likely to get cracking on it over fabric.



You've got to paint it inside a shop and use some kind of dehumidificaton. If it is warmer in the shop than it is outside, the relative humidity will be lower, presuming the shop has not added additional water to the air from wet floors.

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Lynn Matteson

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 2778
Location: Grass Lake, Michigan

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:47 pm Post subject: new bush gear

I would follow whatever the kitmakers suggest as far as what W&B  

information to follow. Only they will know. They should at least  

advise to as to what the max gross weight should be, and where the  

forward most,  and where the rearward most extremes of the center of  

gravity should be located, and from what point (datum point) should  

these measurements be made.



Lynn Matteson

Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger

Jabiru 2200, #2062, 605 hrs

Sensenich 62x46

Electroair direct-fire ignition system

Status: flying





On Feb 22, 2009, at 6:23 PM, Francisco dcubj3 wrote:



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		   Lynn

 My aircraft is not Original Kitfox

 Is called "Aguia" (eagle) model V. It is Brazilian Kit. More than  

 200 units sold.

 It´s similar KIV with few model V modifications. (speed wing, and  

 Model V estabilizator). Other parts is similar that Model IV.



 Total weight is almost 1.400 lbs.

 I used KIV W&B xls



 Do you think that I have to use Kitfox Model V W&B xls?



 Tks

 De:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com

 Para:kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

 Cópia:

 Data:Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:13:58 -0500

 Assunto:Re: new bush gear

 > 

 >

 > Francisco-

 > I've lost track of what this plane is...Model IV, 5, 6, 7? The  

 reason

 > I ask is because in viewing your W&B sheet...Noel forwarded it to

 > me....it shows the GC range for the planes that are either 1050 or

 > 1200 lbs. Max. Gross Weight, and I would imagine that your plane  

 is a

 > higher gross weight than either of these. If so, maybe the CG

 > envelope/range is different than the 10.2" to 16.0" that the form  

 shows.

 >

 > Lynn Matteson

 > Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger

 > Jabiru 2200, #2062, 605 hrs

 > Sensenich 62x46

 > Electroair direct-fire ignition system

 > Status: flying

 >

 >

 >

 >

 > On Feb 21, 2009, at 4:06 PM, Francisco Drovetta wrote:

 >

 > > Lynn, this is correct!!!

 > >

 > > Original tailwheel weight: 15 lbs

 > >

 > > With new "bush landing gear"

 > > ( Main wheel axle is 4" closer than datum )

 > >

 > > New tailwheel weight: 33 lbs

 > > MORE 11 lbs = 44 lbs

 > >

 > > 44 lbs is 5% of total weight (883 lbs), as your instruction "

 > > very useful information"

 > >

 > > Tks very much!!!

 > >

 > > FD

 > > www.dcubj3.com.br

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Tom Jones

Joined: 12 Mar 2006
Posts: 752
Location: Ellensburg, WA

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: new bush gear

Dick, and Fransisco,

The thing that strikes me the most when looking at your pictures is that the Bush Gear makes your airplanes look bigger.  I hate it when non airplane people look at my Kitfox and say, "it sure is Little".



You both know that now I have to save up for tw items...a big 4 stroke engine AND a Bush gear.

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Tom Jones
Classic IV
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA

larry huntley

Joined: 19 Jul 2008
Posts: 149

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:56 pm Post subject: new bush gear

I have heard the same thing about my Fox. Just like cars. Bigger ain't 

neccessarily better,just lots more expensive.    Larry Huntley,4-1200  Soob

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Kitfox 4-1200 N234EE
EA81,AMAX Redrive Warp 3 blade

rawheels

Joined: 09 Jul 2008
Posts: 89
Location: Westfield, IN

Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: new bush gear

Heck, I like it even without the fairings (the kitfox brand style), and maybe I could save some more money without the sheet-metal and tabs. Hopefully Highwing can beat the grove gear upgrade by more than just $140 like Kitfox does though.



Guess we'll see.  I've tried to reach both Mark and Lloyd at Highwing LLC.  So, maybe I'll hear something soon.



Ryan

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Indianapolis, IN

Dick Maddux

Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Posts: 516
Location: Milton, Fl

Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:38 am Post subject: new bush gear

Paul,

   The humidity is running about 40% and temp in the 60's.I have been able to paint fine with spray cans but cannot get close enough to the Arctic Blue color for my gear fairings so I have tried the Poly Tone.The enamel in the spray cans lays fine.

   I am just going to "bite the bullet" and order the Arctic Blue enamal from Spruce and get on with it.I will probably use the extra paint for some other thing I need to paint.

     Thanks for your suggestion

                                                     Dick Maddux

                                                     Pensacola,Fl

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patreilly43(at)hotmail.co
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:24 pm Post subject: new bush gear

Deke C And C now I'm considering tearing off the brand new landing gear I installed and installing Lowell's bush landing gear C especially after Dick's report. These damn airplanes are worse than streetrods and motorcycles. Old cars are fun C motorcycles are crazy C and airplanes they are reserved for the insane!

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Pat Reilly

Mod 3 582 Rebuild

Rockford C IL



 

  From: fox5flyer(at)idealwifi.net

To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: new bush gear

Date: Sat C 21 Feb 2009 18:31:40 -0500



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Mikado Michigan

S5/Subaru/CAP 402+ TT

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Dick Maddux

Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Posts: 516
Location: Milton, Fl

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:35 pm Post subject: new bush gear

I installed one of the gear fairings today. It is not completely done but I am getting there.I had to fly a little prior to starting the fairing work.

  Here,s a couple of photos to show how they will look.

                                              Dick Maddux

                                              Kitfox 4-1200

                                              Pensacola,Fl

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Fox5flyer
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:48 pm Post subject: new bush gear

Very nice, Dick.  It looks great!

 Deke

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rjdaugh

Joined: 30 Aug 2006
Posts: 195

Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject: new bush gear

Thanks Dick,  

I was watching for pictures of the fairings.  Lowell does nice work and I was wanting to see how the fairings were done.  

   

They look good!  

   

Randy   

   

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 To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

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I installed one of the gear fairings today. It is not completely done but I am getting there.I had to fly a little prior to starting the fairing work.  

    

 Here,s a couple of photos to show how they will look.  

    

                                             Dick Maddux  

    

                                             Kitfox 4-1200  

    

                                             Pensacola,Fl  

  

       

  

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Kitfox 5/7 912S
Black Hills, South Dakota

rawheels

Joined: 09 Jul 2008
Posts: 89
Location: Westfield, IN

Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:25 am Post subject: Re: new bush gear

Lowell is still on vacation, but I finally got a hold of Mark (at) Highwing LLC.  He thinks that the price for the basic type will be $1275.  If you want fairings like Dick has they will be extra.



I had kind of a bad connection with their cell phone, but from what I understand the gear are sent all ready to bolt on and you re-use your original axles and wheel assemblies.  So, it is just like the Kitfox version just $175 cheaper.  $315 cheaper than grove (plus the weight savings).

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Indianapolis, IN

Av8r3400

Joined: 22 Sep 2008
Posts: 83
Location: North Central Wisconsin (KRRL)

Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:39 am Post subject: Re: new bush gear

Do you think the farings increased the strength at all?  Just by eyeball this design doesn't look as strong for off runway use.



(Just the appearance is all.)



Have you seen the design used by this Highlander builder?  (I think it is a custom design)  Note the use of THREE down tubes.

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Dick Maddux

Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Posts: 516
Location: Milton, Fl

Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:52 am Post subject: new bush gear

I completed the gear installation with the fairings and will post two more photos.(the fairing from the top of the gear legs to the fuselage is my own build) This will be my last as I don't want to bore you with this topic. As mentioned earlier,I am absolutely thrilled with this new gear and would never want to go back to the old one. The ground handling is fantastic!

  The completed fairing installation seems to have added my 3-4 mph speed loss back to my cruise speed. Keep in mind this is not a scientific analysis but is based totally on observed indicated airspeed. The fairings are thin .016 skins attached to the gear legs to "clean up" the installation for aerodynamic purposes, they do not add any strength to the gear as one member had questioned.

   I really don't know who came up with the term "bush gear" for this style of gear. It looks like a cub gear with springs and this type of gear has been used on a lot of different aircraft. Is it as strong as a Highlander's? (my favorite aircraft) I doubt it. Is it as strong or stronger than the original. I don't know that either. Is it easier to maintain and look at? YOU BET!

                                                                 Dick Maddux

                                                                 Fox 4-1200

                                                                 Pensacola,Fl

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patreilly43(at)hotmail.co
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:10 pm Post subject: new bush gear

Dick C Beautiful! You aren't boring anybody. The added top fairing looks great. I believe my wheels are about the same size as yours.

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Pat Reilly

Mod 3 582 Rebuild

Rockford C IL



 

  From: Catz631(at)aol.com

Date: Thu C 26 Feb 2009 07:50:51 -0500

Subject: Re: new bush gear

To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com



 I completed the gear installation with the fairings and will post two more photos.(the fairing from the top of the gear legs to the fuselage is my own build) This will be my last as I don't want to bore you with this topic. As mentioned earlier CI am absolutely thrilled with this new gear and would never want to go back to the old one. The ground handling is fantastic!

  The completed fairing installation seems to have added my 3-4 mph speed loss back to my cruise speed. Keep in mind this is not a scientific analysis but is based totally on observed indicated airspeed. The fairings are thin .016 skins attached to the gear legs to "clean up" the installation for aerodynamic purposes C they do not add any strength to the gear as one member had questioned.

   I really don't know who came up with the term "bush gear" for this style of gear. It looks like a cub gear with springs and this type of gear has been used on a lot of different aircraft. Is it as strong as a Highlander's? (my favorite aircraft) I doubt it. Is it as strong or stronger than the original. I don't know that either. Is it easier to maintain and look at? YOU BET!

                                                                 Dick Maddux

                                                                 Fox 4-1200

                                                                 Pensacola CFl



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whizzers

Joined: 13 Dec 2008
Posts: 1
Location: Lewistown Pa

Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:42 am Post subject: Re: new bush gear

Hello Dick



  Nice looking gear.



Could you please post or send me a good photo or sketch of the detail of how the top cabane attaches to the fuselage at the gear lag?

 

 I am trying to fabricate a set of spring gear for my Avid, but keep getting derailed by the top attachment point.

Thanks

Bob McCaa

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